IP Policy & Culture

The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) examines and issues every U.S. patent and their respective claims.  When...

There are those very vocal about proposing legislative amendments to the patent statutes, in an attempt to curb litigation...

Did you grow up eating meat?  Do you reminisce upon traditions in which your family and friends came together...

Are you an angel investor or venture capitalist (VC)? Do you look for investment opportunities with early-stage, high-potential startup...

Dear Senator: I am writing to you because you will be asked to vote on the upcoming Senate version...

How would a loser-pay system affect public trust and confidence in the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)?...

Dear Congressional Representative: We haven’t spoken before–I was President Obama’s student in Constitutional Law (University of Chicago School of...

Surprisingly, patent issuance is a weak indicator of validity.  Why? Because the incentives and resources employed to invalidate a...

Is patent litigation detrimental to markets?  Does patent litigation undermine the growth and vitality of a market?  Believe it...

Parties can easily spend millions of dollars and several years litigating patent disputes.  Why do central issues in patent...